This is a contract position until March 2028 Under the direction of the Legal and Transitional Support Supervisor, the Support Within Housing Counsellor will assist clients as they establish violence-free lives in the community. This includes providing support and assistance with goal and safety planning, making referrals, liaising and coordinating with other community support agencies. To coordinate the Support Within Housing Program for women with moderate to severe mental health issues who require support with housing To provide screening, referral, intake and discharge for housing within specific program units in the community To provide supportive counselling, transitional support, crisis management, day program and drop in activities Screening and referral of potential women for the program Coordinating the referral procedure, assessing and selecting residents for the program Providing appropriate admission and orientation for new residents Encouraging a positive, supportive relationship among residents, and providing conflict resolution when needed Liaising with SHIP’s Tenant Relations and other staff Facilitating peer and group support and resident input into their housing workplace Assisting each woman in identifying and achieving her personal and career goals Providing ongoing individual and group intervention and support to program participants Providing crisis support and intervention Providing support, options, referral and liaison with community resources and agencies as required Providing support services to individuals with serious mental illness who are homeless or at risk of being homeless Connecting with landpeople, matching people to housing,



conducting housing advocacy and teaching life skills Actively working and collaborating with the SHIP staff to ensure residents receive all the necessary supports and services Working with other staff to assist in the development of policies and program procedures Providing individual advocacy for residents and former residents as appropriate.

Working with the SHIP staff to facilitate peer and group support around the activities of daily living Partnering with local agencies and organizations to establish community connections and opportunities for the clients Working on targeted community advocacy projects by: Working towards building partnerships in the community with those involved in the mental health, abuse, housing and addiction sectors Participating on relevant community and regional committees Exploring and developing opportunities to address the stigma associated with abuse, mental health and housing Educating the community on issues relating to abuse, mental health and housing Providing occasional education/informal presentations to professional and community groups Developing and distributing program information to the community Participating in SHIP’s Initiatives Adhering to FTP policies and procedures and compliance with required legislative and regulatory requirements such as OHSA, AODA, etc. Demonstrating initiative and a dedicated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging,



showcasing a proactive approach to continuous learning and active participation in fostering an inclusive work environment Post Secondary education in the Social Service field or a related field with some experience in the same or similar setting Eligible for registration with a Counselling/Social Work focused College or Regulatory body Knowledge of issues of violence against women and children, including the intersection with mental health and addictions Extensive knowledge of woman abuse, mental health, addiction and housing issues Strong written and oral communication, case management and report writing skills Demonstrate empathy while maintaining objective analysis of client circumstances Ability to engage and build rapport with clients from various social-economic and cultural backgrounds Ability to identify risk related to client services and taking appropriate action in consultation with the Supervisor Knowledge of the Mental Health Act CPR and First Aid Certification Attending Support Within Housing community residential units Shared office environment Community residential units / community drop-in Many activities occurring in community settings We provide an attractive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and personal time. As well, we provide flexible work arrangements.

Our commitment to our internal agency values of compassion, respect, inclusion, continuous learning and integrity is unwavering, and we are striving to create a culture rooted in inclusiveness. We are committed to unlearning biases and working towards undoing systemic racism and oppression towards, Black, Indigenous, People of Color, 2SLGBTQ+ and all marginalized identities. We are deeply proud of the culture we have developed, and the staff who continue to help us shape it.

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Place is dedicated to achieving a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community it serves and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

📌 Support Within Housing Counsellor - Contract (Orangeville)
🏢 Family Transition Place
📍 Orangeville